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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 10, 1909
Page
2
Alfred C Jonassen magnetic healer resumes practice at Charles Ward residence at Cass and Mooréare Streets corner. Treatments for nervous disorders sleeplessness and other ailments offered Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays from 7 to 9 9 pm constitution free.
Mr Studholme renews a £200 a year offer for three years to establish a Chair of Domestic Science at Otago University. The council and Minister of Education show support, with other Dunedin donors ready to assist. A special meeting will decide, while unemployment remains linked to labour shortages and farmer complaints about finding competent workers.
The poll for the Education Board seat in North Canterbury Ward was declared Tuesday with Hugh Boyd winning 141 votes while R Moore 281, Bullock 106, Bernstein 43. Also notes on lectures, railway gate hours, lodge meetings, naval pension pay, and local ads.
The Tonic arrives at Hobart from London carrying 898 passengers bound for New Zealand. Reports cover Hurunui electoral roll changes, a Licensing Committee meeting watch, a Wellington trespass case with fines, and upcoming entertainment by De Spong. Also noted are tea analyses, a sun distance lecture example, motor cycles sale, and extensive Ashburton market sheep prices and buyers.
Christchurch reports quote H Wood of the Flour Millers Association debunking claims of Australian buyers up to two million bushels, noting most wheat comes from a tiny share while Auckland hints at price-cutting conflicts. Auckland mills resist. Bakers deny 23 percent discounts.
A reader expresses cautious optimism for Ashburton’s cultural awakening after attending Mr Wragge’s lectures at Oddfellows Hall. The piece praises the surprising audience turnout and calls for continued belief that public spirit and higher pursuits can flourish despite long stagnation. It urges faith in Ashburton’s eventual rise to enlightenment and examines whether future generations will witness sustained cultural progress.
Police arrested W J Murphy at Rangitata after a struggle while pursuing suspect linked to burglaries and thefts in Christchurch Hatswell Rakaia and other areas. He admitted identity and possession of clothing tied to the crimes. three constables assisted in the pursuit and transport to Ashburton.
The Geach Marlow Company brings the drama Pha Woman Pays to Oddfellows Hall on Tuesday evening. The cast features Miss Michel Buckley and Mr Robert Inman among others, with popular local names in the lineup. One night only, advance booking urged to secure seats.
Per Pres Association report from Dunedin on June 10 tramway employees asked the Tramway Committee for ten days of annual leave but the application was declined.
A historical note recounts avoiding air on burns with pastes and chants, praising Chamberlains Pain Balm as giving immediate relief, faster healing, and no fear after use, sold by chemists and druggists.
South Africa reports a rapid rise in chartered shares on the Block Exchange as the Kafir boom continues. Rumors whisper Rhodesia joining the South African federation while Cape Town approves Hofmeyer and Merriman as Union delegates to London.
In London the House of Commons faced sharp critiques of the Budget from H Bottomley and H Cox focusing on liquor licenses and land taxes. Bottomley urged a stamp on stocks and shares, estimating it could raise about 20 million annually. Prettyman cited Rosyth as an example of unworked minerals, noting the Admiralty paid Lord Linlithgow 15,000 pounds and later quarried 100,000 pounds worth of stone with little extraction to show.
The Times notes Australia offers a Dreadnought with the nation’s gratitude shared by all citizens and overseas dominions. It cites increased confidence in the Admiralty and awaits Imperial authorities to decide how the gift is applied.
Reports from the imperial press conference describe advocates for closer empire ties and a shared future, with Balfour Rosebery and Haldane promoting a General Staff system and universal training. The sessions avoided formal resolutions, prompting further confidential debates next month.
The Times reports from Berlin and Kiel that contracts have been signed for two ships of the 1900 program. Admiral von Tirpitz assured the Reichstag the orders would be placed after conditions were drafted in the summer.
Berlin reports the naval estimates for the current year at about 19 million pounds, with 54 million pounds intended to be met by Joan.
Wellington reports a man named Cooper departed Paraparama about five weeks ago to take over a boat at Island Bay. The boat was secured and Cooper left by sea for the return trip, but nothing has been seen of him since.
An old advertisement extols RHEUMO as a rapid remedy for rheumatic pain swelling and uric acid buildup. It promises relief when taken as directed and claims to dissolve uric acid and phosphatic sediment, curing ailments including rheumatism sciatic pain and chest coughs. It notes prices of 2s 6d and 4s 6d per bottle and references merchants.
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